

However, given the effects of COVID-19 on our state’s workforce, we are temporarily waiving this requirement to make it easier for claimants to receive benefits. This activity helps decrease a person’s time from unemployment to reemployment.

The weekly work search requirement for claimants out of work due to COVID-19 has been suspended for claims filed Mathrough April 18, 2020.

Department of Employment and Workforce has taken the following measures to help facilitate the Unemployment Insurance process for individuals and employers who have been affected by COVID-19.
